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White-cheeked Pintail - Anas bahamensis

Florida's Exotic Wildlife. Species detail.

First year: 1912

Extirpated year:

Established status: Species are present but not confirmed to be breeding. Population persists only with repeated introductions and/or escapes of individuals.

Estimated Florida range: 5 counties  Not reported breeding

Statewide trend: Unknown status

Threats to natives:  Unknown

Species Account: Native to the Antilles, the Bahamas, Ecuador, Bolivia, and Chile. This species is considered accidental in Florida. The sightings in Florida are of escaped or released birds.

Habitats: Lakes

County First Year Extirpated YearBreeding statusNotes
Brevard1996 Not reported breedingMerritt Island NWR, Pranty 1996f
Dade1996 Not reported breedingPranty 1996a
Escambia1995 Not reported breedingBirds escaped from a local bird collector.
Hillsborough1998 Not reported breeding1 shot by a hunter, Pranty 1999a
Palm Beach1998 Not reported breeding Pranty 1999a

References

Pranty, B. 1995b. Field observations [spring report: March to May 1995]. Florida Field Naturalist 23:99-108.

Pranty, B. 1996a . Field observations [winter report: December 1995- February 1996]. Florida Field Naturalist 24:83-92.

Pranty, B. 1999a. Field observations [winter report: December 1998 to February 1999]. Florida Field Naturalist 27:130-140.

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